Small-Group Self-Drive Speedboat Tour in Yas Island Mangroves
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Pilot your own speedboat around Yas Island, making stops at iconic landmarks as well as Mangrove Alley where you can spot wildlife. So make sure to keep an eye out for flamingos wanting to say hi!
Take a break on Yas Beach Island where you can have a swim or just relax and have a picnic. Then zoom your way to Heritage Island where traditional UAE architecture and wildlife such as ostriches and gazelle sightings await.
Last but not least, cruise up close and personal past modern marvels like the award winning circular building, egg-shaped high-rises, and a stunning lineup of towers along the Al Raha Creek canal – it's like a mini Venice right here in Abu Dhabi!
So grab your sunglasses, pack your sense of adventure, and get ready to ride the waves in style with Rhino Riders – because the only thing better than being on the water is being in control of the fun!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age to drive: 18
Minimum age for passenger: 3
Total weight limit for all passengers per boat: 225 kg
Wearing shoes in the boat is not allowed
Check-in time is strictly 30 minutes before departure
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Life jacket
What To Expect
Abu Dhabi
Meet your friendly guides at Al Bandar marina, who will show you how to operate your own Rhino Rider speedboat. After a quick safety and operational briefing, hop onto your boat and navigate out of the marina and cruise around Yas Island.
Yas Island
Test the maximum speed of your Rhino Rider as you zoom through the bay and pass by iconic landmarks like "The Giant Statue" and the awe-inspiring "Mangrove Alley", a 3-kilometer stretch of mangrove trees flanking both sides so keep your eyes peeled for wildlife surprises – you never know what critters might pop out to say hello!
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Small-Group Self-Drive Speedboat Tour in Yas Island Mangroves
Reviews
95 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Speed boat trip
sarah H,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This was an excellent experience made special by the guide Irfan. He made it such an enjoyable afternoon looking at the Yas Island by boat. Would definitely recommend this trip with him.
Great time
Leanne C,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Brilliant time on mangroves with Irfan who was a fantastic guide. Lots of fun seeing the sun go down
Fantastic trip lovely guide Irfan was brilliant 🤩
leannecoxcoxcox,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a brilliant time on the mangroves trip.. our guide Irfan was so friendly helpful he took wonderful pictures of us all. An experience not to be missed
Great way to Yas Island
Paul S,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent experience, highly recommended. Special thanks to Irfan for being an excellent guide and making it so interesting
A lot of fun
trisha c,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved it fun on the boats. Great time on the boats guide was nice and fun. Would highly recommend, hot day but breeze was nice
Great experience in cool little boats
tonyk2003,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great trip - our guide Irfan could not have been nicer - he made the experience safe and fun with a lot of knowledge about the area Would highly recommend this trip
Time of your life 🚤🚤🚤
Rhys F,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing trip we were greeted by Irfan who gave us a briefing and literally minutes later we're off. My wife was nervous about being on the water and irfan was really patient and reassured her all would be fine when we get going. Wow she was like Lewis Hamilton 10mins later could catch her! Irfan is a knowledgeable guy and always available for 100% attention to detail and safety always throughout leaving you feeling in safe hands. What can I say just do it you won't regret! Cheers
Amazing trip
Drina R,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We arrived at the jetty and was met early by our host. He gave us thorough instructions on how to drive the boat as it was our first time. We headed out to various points round Yas where our host told us about the areas and took time to take pictures of us.
Lovely
Fatimah,
May 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful experience, my first time driving a speedboat i really enjoyed it although i was pissed off with locals splashing water using their jetski. I would say it would be really nice if they change their location. The company was good enough too to change my date as i wasnt feeling well and they rescheduled my tour. The tour guide was professional and made sure that safety comes first. I would highly recommend it on weekdays avoid weekends more jetskis and also avoid the heat choose sunrise or sundown.
Best speedboat sunrise experience ✨️
gavinbO1034OF,
May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was one of the most epic sunrise experiences I have ever had! Watching the sunrise while seeing planes coming into land was something I'll remember for a long time! My guide Irfan was the best, full on 20/20, he's professional, super friendly and made my experience so much more. Going full throttle was such a thrill... this is a must do for anyone in Abu Dhabi! 👌🏼👌🏼🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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